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A.L. DeLeon (you can call her by her first name, April, if you want) has loved books from a young age. She writes primarily fantasy and science fiction, but occasionally dabbles in poetry, contemporary, and non-fiction. She was also a TEDxFortWayne 2018 speaker, with her topic titled The View from Poverty.

A former non-profit director, A.L. has a background in small business management, foreclosure prevention, financial counseling, and housing issues that affect all. She has a passion for education and helping others achieve their goals and dreams. She loves the arts, traveling, and outdoor activities such as kayaking or hiking. She also spends much of her time between her local coffee shop where she writes and with her three children.

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In the Serpent's Wake (Tess of the Road, #2)

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Good food for thought. It should be read with critical thought as well. We Should All Be Feminists is an important concept that should be argued for, but there are some points used here that do a disservice to the argument - especially in relation to ...more
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Andrea Gibson has always had a way with words. I have seen many of her spoken poetry performances shared online and was moved every time. I am glad to have picked up this poetry book. Reflecting on the thoughts she gives through these poems, I am lef ...more
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This is the second book by this author that I've read, and I look forward to reading more. Kokun was a well thought out and thought-provoking story that has you wondering what changes would we make if we experienced the world more acutely with our ot ...more
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Billy Chapata's poetry remains my all-time favorite to read and reflect on. Just like Chameleon Aura, Flowers on The Moon is one I will revisit every now and then. ...more
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You Will Feel Whole Again is one of the best collections of poems I've come across to digest when in the midst of healing your heart. Highly recommend reading. ...more
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“Be ruthless about protecting writing days, i.e., do not cave in to endless requests to have "essential" and "long overdue" meetings on those days. The funny thing is that, although writing has been my actual job for several years now, I still seem to have to fight for time in which to do it. Some people do not seem to grasp that I still have to sit down in peace and write the books, apparently believing that they pop up like mushrooms without my connivance. I must therefore guard the time allotted to writing as a Hungarian Horntail guards its firstborn egg.”
― J.K. Rowling

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